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GRANT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY. APRIL 0. 2007:
8:3o a.m. — 8:5o a.m.
Elected Official Roundtable Discussion
9:oo a.m. — 9:5o a.m.
J Strickler, ASC Update
1o:oo a.m. — 10:15 a.m.
BOCC Office Safety Meeting
10:20 — 10:5o a.m.
Commissioners Work Session
• Recommendation from the Human Resources director to
approve the request of the Facilities and Maintenance Director to
increase staffing by two full-time and one temporary full-time
maintenance positions.
• Request from the Fairgrounds Manager to amend the original
bid award for a Bush Hog TD -1700 PTO Mower to a Bush Hog
TD -1500 Mower as the original equipment is not available until
August.
• Recommendation from the Facilities and Maintenance Director
to award the bid for a new warehouse to H&H Steel buildings in
the amount of 8113,292.00. This was the only bid received.
11:oo a.m. —11:50 a.m. Budget and Finance Update
1:30 p.m. — 1:50 p.m. L Grammer, Assessor Update
2:00 P.M. — 2:50 P.M. Open Record Public Hearing, Update of the Grant County Capital
Facilities Plan
3:00 P.M. — 3:20 P.M. R Smith, Human Resources Update
3:30 P.M. — 4:20 P.M. A Holman, Fairgrounds Executive Session
4:30 P.M. — 5:00 P.M. R Bracht, Grant County Journal — Discussion of recent County Paper of
Record award
The Grant County Commissioners session was called to order at 9:oo a.m. with all the Commissioners in
attendance with the Clerk of the Board.
COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION
A motion was made by Commissioner Stevens, seconded by Commissioner Carter, to approve all items on
the Commissioners Work Session, revising the dollar amount for the warehouse to 119,229.50 to include
interior framing. The motion passed unanimously.
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COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
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OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING UPDATE OF THE GRANT COUNTY CAPITAL
FACILITIES PLAN
The Commissioners held an open record public hearing to amend the Capital Facilities Plan. The below
are projects that must be added:
• Storage Building for Record Storage
• Sheriffs Office Remodel
• Law Library Move
• Prosecuting Attorney's Office Space
• Defense Attorney interview rooms
• District Court remodel
• Proposed Superior Court remodel
• Building Department
As more research needed to be completed, Commissioner Stevens moved to continue this hearing until
May 2, 2007 at 10:3o am, Commissioner Carter seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The
hearing adjourned.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until April 10, 2007.
TUESDAY, APRIL 1o, 2oo7:
9:oo a.m. — 9:2o a.m.
9:3o a.m. — 9:5o a.m.
10:0o a.m. — 10:5o a.m.
11:oo a.m. - 11:2o a.m.
11:3o a.m. —11:5o a.m.
12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.
1:30 P.M. — 2:50 p.m.
3:00 p.m. — 3:20 P.M.
3:30 p.m. — 3:40 p.m.
4:00 p.m. — 4:10 P.M.
4:15 P.M. — 5:00 P.M.
J Potts, Legislative Update Conference Call
Open Record Public Hearing, Request for Increase in Building
Permit/Evaluation Fees and Setting the Method of Hearing Appeals
K Potter, Port of Royal Land Trade
V Cummings, Facilities and Maintenance Update CANCELLED
D Nelson, Department of Community Development Update
C Carter at Grant Countv Association of Realtors (Port of Ephrata)
D Pohle, Public Works Update
S Hallstrom, Prosecuting Attorney Update
Consent Agenda
Open Record Public Hearing, Horticultural Pest and Disease Board
Budget Extension
B Lamphere, Waste Stream Diversion Discussion and Conference Call
The session was continued at 9:oo a.m. with all the Commissioners in attendance with the Clerk of the
Board.
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OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING, REQUEST FOR INCREASE IN BUILDING
PERMIT/EVALUATION FEES AND SETTING THE METHOD OF HEARING APPEALS
The Commissioners held an open record public hearing regarding a request from the Department of
Community Development to amend the 2oo6 valuation schedule and the method of hearing appeals.
Item # 1 Dave Nelson described the changes to be as follows:
• Increasing the fee for Factory > 12,000 Sq Ft to $50.00 /sq ft
• Adding restroom/Bathhouse $76.00 / sq ft
• Amend section that states "All Commercial projects are subject to a 35% plan review fee
(previously 25%)
• Adding section "All residential projects are subject to a 1o% plan review fee based on the total cost
of the permit fee
These will become effective April 15, 2007, and the title of Valuation Schedule will now read "April 2007
Valuation Schedule". Commissioner Stevens moved to close the public comment portion of the fee
schedule hearing, Commissioner Carter seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner
Stevens moved to adopt the amendments as presented, Commissioner Carter seconded and the motion
passed unanimously.
Item #2 Dave Nelson gave a synopsis. This hearing is to amend Ch 14 of the Grant County Code and
Ordinance/ Resolution No. 04 -090 -CC. Specifically to section 14.04.05o Amendments to the
International Building Code and the International Residential Code. Also, Chapter i Administration, add
an item #8 and renumber the remainder, specifically to change the wording "Board of Appeals" to
"Hearings Examiner". Commissioner Carter moved to close the public comment portion of the fee
schedule hearing, Commissioner Stevens seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner
Stevens moved to adopt the amendment to the Hearing of Appeals method as presented, Commissioner
Carter seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
D NELSON, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
The Commissioners approved the request to hire a temporary employee to file in the Planning Division.
The cost is approximately $4,000.00 and may require a budget extension in the future.
The Commissioners preliminarily approved the request for a new Assistant Planner. The Director was
asked to submit his request to Human Resources for review and recommendation.
D POHLE, PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE
The agenda items were as follows: Pot Holes/Fair Entrance/Paxon Dr.; Crescent Bar Road; and
Conference Call Today at 4:15 p.m./ Referencing Waste Diversion.
The Commissioners approved the recommendation of the Director to award the Crescent Bard Rd NW
project to Central Washington Asphalt, Inc. in the amount of $784,95825•
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Carter moved to approve the Consent Agenda, Commissioner Stevens seconded and the
motion passed unanimously, as presented below:
COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
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COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE:
Commissioners Office Vouchers
New License application for Dry Falls Winery, Moses Lake, WA, applicants Englar Food
Laboratory (Dehart, Englar, Kirk) from the Washington State Liquor Control Board
Request from the Boundary Review Board to review the H&M Commercial Properties
Annexation/ City of George. The Commissioners had no comment.
Special Occasion license applications from the Washington State Liquor Control Board
for:
Fraternal Order of Eagles 2622, Ladies Aux, Moses Lake, WA;
Desert Aire Men's Club, Desert Aire, WA
Big Bend Community College Foundation, Moses Lake, WA
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Request for out of state travel for 3 employees to attend Financial Investigation Techniques
training in Salem OR; and for r employee to attend Managing your Media Message training in
Boise ID
GRANTCOUNTY HORTICULTURAL PESTAND DISEASE BOARD
Request for the Board of County Commissioners to appoint George Smith to their Board
GRANT MENTAL HEALTHCARE
Request from Directions in Community Living for out of state travel for 2 employees to assist six
consumers to the Silverwood Theme Park, Hayden ID
HUMANRESOURCES
Recommendation to approve the request of Grant Mental Healthcare to hire Nicole Davidson as
an Accounts Receivable Assistant
Request to move Grant Mental Healthcare credit cards under the county umbrella at Washington
Trust Bank
Request for a budget transfer to Economic Enhancement S.I.P. in the approximate amount of
$580,750.00 from Beginning Fund Balance for grants that have been approved to be paid from
this fund
Request for budget extension in the amount of $2,377.00 from Beginning Fund Balance to the
Board of Adjustment budget as it had been overlooked in the 2007 budget process. The hearing
was set for May 8, 2007 at 4:00 pm.
COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
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OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING, HORTICULTURAL PEST AND DISEASE BOARD
BUDGET EXTENSION
The Commissioners held an open record public hearing regarding a budget extension request from the
Grant County Horticultural Pest and Disease Board in the amount of $22,680.00 to cover the destruction
costs of diseased fruit trees on property owned by Victor Kaech in the Quincy area. Commissioner
Stevens moved to close the public comment portion of the fee schedule hearing, Commissioner Carter
seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Stevens moved to adopt the amendments
as presented, Commissioner Carter seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
(Resolution No. 09 -042 -CC)
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until April 11, 2007.
WEDNESDAY. APRIL u. 2007:
C Carter Out
9:00 a.m. —12:00 P.M.
R Stevens, Disability Board CANCELLED
1o:oo a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
R Stevens at Water Policy Workshop
11:3o a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
HEARINGS EXAMINER
1:00 p.m. —1:30 p.m.
L Allison at State WRCIP Exit Conference
7:00 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
7:00 P.M. — 8:00 P.M. BOCC at Health Board (PW)
The session was continued at 9:oo a.m. with Commissioners Allison and Stevens in attendance with the
Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Carter was out and excused.
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign the Salvador Voloshina (Voloshina Short Plat) Final Plat
Submission and Review, File #o6-4639; and the Vern Everett (Everett Short Plat) Final Plat Submission
and Review, File #o6-4632-01.
The Chair of the Board was authorized to sign a Document B141 — Standard Form of Agreement between
Owner and Architect between Grant County / Fairgrounds and DOH Associates, PS for architect's
services.
The Commissioners approved the request of the Facilities and Maintenance Director to purchase a 130
ton York chiller with R/22 refrigerant for the Law and Justice Building in the amount of $39,361.92. This
will be purchased with REET funds.
The Commissioners notified all Elected Officials and Department Heads that effective April 10, 2007, the
facilities and grounds management of the Grant County Fairgrounds will now be under the direction of
Grant County's current Facilities & Maintenance Manger, Vern Cummings.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until April 12, 2007.
THURSDAY, APRIL iz zoo7:
8:3o a.m. — 9:3o a.m. C Carter at Central Safety Committee Meeting (Multi-purpose Rm)
9:oo a.m. — 1o:oo a.m. R Stevens at MACC (Moses Lake)
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11:oo a.m. —12:00 p.m. R Stevens at LEPC (Moses Lake)
7:00 P.M. — 8:oo p.m. R Stevens at Quincy City Hall Meeting re: Centennial Trails
The session was continued at 9:oo a.m. with all the Commissioners in attendance with the Clerk of the
Board.
The Commissioners approved the request for authorization for a liquor licensed Sports/Entertainment
Facility to allow alcohol consumption under darkened house conditions for the Gorge Amphitheater, after
discussion with the Grant County Sheriff.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until April 13, 2007.
FRIDAY, APRIL 1-1. 2007:
9:oo a.m. — 1o:oo a.m. C Carter at Faria Dairy (Royal City)
1o:oo a.m. — 12:00 P.M. LAllison at D.O.T. meeting with Joyce Mulliken (Public Works)
The session was continued at 9:oo a.m. with Commissioners Allison and Stevens in attendance with the
Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Carter was out and excused.
The Commissioners received a letter from the Prosecuting Attorney that he was able to reduce support
Staff and make available funding for an Investigator Position in his office. After discussion with the
Human Resources Director, the Commissioners approved an Investigator position for the Prosecutor's
Office and approved their request to transfer $3,500.00 from medical/life insurance from the Victim
Witness Fund for this position.
As there was no further business to come before the Board the session was continued until April 16, 2007.
SATURDAY. APRIL u, 2oo 7:
12:00 P.M. —3:00 P.M. BOCC at Sheriffs Posse Training (Camp Delaney)
MISCELLANEOUS ITEM
The Commissioners approved the request of the Prosecuting Attorney's Office to reconsider their decision
to deny reimbursement on supplies for their first aid kit. After reconsideration, the Board approved the
payment of first aid expenses.
As of this date the Board by a majority vote does approve for payment those vouchers as presented by the
Grant County Health District: Payroll Vouchers No. 1— 5, and General Fund Vouchers No. 6 — 58, in the
amount of $167,841.30, as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board.
The Commissioners signed the Public Works Claims Fund Voucher Approval No. 01-4 through No. 04-132
in the total amount of $894,612.53, as recorded on a listing and made available to the Board.
As of this date, the Board, by a majority vote, does approve for payment those vouchers certified by the
auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.o8o, and those expense reimbursement claims certified by the
auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.090, in the amount of $1,470,332.35, as recorded on a listing
and made available to the Board.
COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES
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The Commissioners approved the request of the Sheriffs Office for out of state travel for Deputy Jon
Meh in to attend a "Public Safety Communications Seminar" in Portland, OR from April 16-18, 2007.
Signed this day of 2007.
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